CHESTER Zoo vets have launched a new exhibition to give visitors a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the treatment of the Zoo’s 7,000 animals.
‘Zoo Vets - The Inside Story’, which has been set up in the Joseph Banks Room, was opened to visitors recently and gives people a chance to learn about case studies such as how to tell if an elephant is pregnant, how to take a tiger’s temperature and hear why the Zoo’s Animal Health Centre examines nearly 2,000 poo samples a year.
The interactive exhibit boasts many visual displays such as a thermal imaging camera, sounds of real animals’ heartbeats and a short film about the vets.
Steve Unwin, veterinary officer at Chester Zoo, said: “Our in-house vet team delivers preventative health measures to ensure our different animal species stay healthy.”
He added: “This exhibit is a fantastic way of allowing our visitors an insight into our role within one of the biggest zoos in the UK.”